Proper Calibration of Manure Spreaders Key for Litter Usage on Soybeans
Extension Soil Scientist Leo Espinoza addresses proper calibration of manure spreaders when utilizing poultry litter as nutrient material on soybeans in a recent University of Arkansas Division of...
View ArticleNitrogen Management for Flooded Soils
As the floodwater begins to recede, corn and grain sorghum producers begin to wonder what management practices, particularly in relation to nitrogen, are appropriate. The magnitude of the loss of...
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Potassium Deficiency in Cotton
Yield potential in cotton can be significantly affected by insufficient amounts of potassium. Contrary to other crops, such as corn, where a good portion of the potassium has been absorbed by tassel,...
View ArticleFertility Workshops to be Offered During February 2012
The Arkansas Plant Food Association (APFA) in collaboration with The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture has planned two fertility workshops to be held during February 2012. Topics covered...
View ArticleNitrogen Recommendations for Corn
Corn is probably the crop that uses the largest amount of nitrogen, due in part to the amount of biomass produced by a corn crop. Additionally, the low levels of organic matter in our soils require...
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Applying Nitrogen to Corn
Nitrogen is the most limiting nutrient in corn production. Applying sufficient amounts of this nutrient is as critical as fertilizing at the times where the needs are highest. Corn at V3 stage When a...
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Watch for Zinc and Sulfur Deficiencies in Corn
Sulfur is a component of several amino acids in corn so it is critical for protein synthesis. Sulfur deficiencies are typically seen in soils of sandy texture, under cold temperatures, in soils with...
View ArticleMake plans to attend the 2013 soil fertility workshops
The Arkansas Plant Food Association, in collaboration with The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and Arkansas State University would like to invite you to participate in the 2013 Soil...
View Article2014 soil fertility workshops scheduled: Register now
Registration for the 2014 Soil Fertility Workshops is now available. The first workshop will be held February 10, 2014 at ASU’s Cooper Alumni Center, Jonesboro. The second workshop will be held...
View ArticleSoil fertility workshop in Stuttgart cancelled for Feb. 11, 2014
The soil fertility workshop that was scheduled for tomorrow, Feb. 11, 2014 at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart has been cancelled due to the ominous winter weather forecast with...
View ArticlePop up fertilizers: What you need to know
Pop up fertilizers are commonly used in some corn growing areas in the country. The practice consists of applying a few pounds of nutrients with the seed at planting. Planters are retrofitted with...
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Don’t let sulfur deficiency take a bite of your yields
Plants need sulfur as it is part of some amino acids essential for optimum crop growth. Sulfur fertilization has traditionally been recommended only for soils of coarse texture (sandy soils)...
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Striped corn leaves could indicate deficiencies
We have had reports of several visual nutrient deficiency symptoms in corn. First, we need to remember that plants use energy to uptake nutrients, so under cool or wet conditions plants may not uptake...
View ArticleUsing the correct form to submit soil samples
As we get ready to start taking soil samples to be analyzed for fertilizer recommendations, it is very important to make sure the proper form to submit the soil samples is used. Before completing form...
View ArticleMake plans to attend the 2015 soil fertility workshop Feb. 19
The Arkansas Plant Food Association, in collaboration with The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture would like to invite you to participate in the 2015 Soil Fertility Workshop. The workshop...
View ArticleIt’s time to sidedress grain sorghum
If your grain sorghum emerged about 30 days ago, it is entering into the growing point differentiation or reproductive stage. Around this time, the total number of leaves is being defined and nitrogen...
View ArticleNitrogen Management for Corn and Cotton
Nitrogen Management for Corn All the rain we have received makes the management of nitrogen a little more complicated. Most of the corn in SE Arkansas is getting close to tassel, while corn in Central...
View ArticleResearch lacking to back claims for foliar-applied fertilizers
By Nathan Slaton, Rick Norman, Trent Roberts, Jason Kelley, Jarrod Hardke, Bill Robertson, Jeremy Ross and Leo Espinoza; University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Farmers must ask at least...
View Article2017 Soil Fertility Clinic slated for February 15 in Jonesboro
By Leo Espinoza, Extension Soil Scientist The Arkansas Plant Food Association in collaboration with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Arkansas State University would like to...
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